Ok, so maybe there is a slight hint of sarcasm incorporated into the title of this video.  Apparently there is a learning curve, for some, when it comes to the classic household game of hide and seek.  This little "ninja" has a long way to go in terms of mastering the art of finding a stealthy hiding spot.  The two images at the end of the video are priceless.

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Ninjas have got nothing on these animals! One minute you see only a sofa, and the next out comes … a dog, cats, and a ferret (ok, so they’re not all in the same couch, mmkay?)

Urlesque blog has the top 5 best videos of animals hiding in sofas: Link

Claude is a 6-year-old orphan Asiatic black bear, a resident of the Asa Zoo in Hiroshima.  His ability to twirl sticks like a ninja is jaw-dropping – so good that it looks fake, but there are other videos at Japanator (with a baseball bat) and here.

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From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Christophe.

Whoa! Take a look at these super sweet shuriken (Ninja throwing star) magnets at epaulet. Want! Link – via BB Gadgets

More cool stuff at Core 77’s Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide (77 items for under $77)